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Cable Wood Chopper

Main muscle
Obliques
Muscle group
Core
Equipment
Cable

How to do it

  1. 1Set the pulley to the top position and attach a single handle.
  2. 2Stand sideways to the machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Grip the handle with both hands above your outside shoulder.
  4. 4Rotate your torso and pull the handle diagonally down and across your body.
  5. 5Return with control, then switch sides after your reps.

Coaching cues

  • Rotate through the core
  • Chop diagonally
  • Control the return
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